"What Writing Is" Selected Quote Reflection

What is Writing Author Name University Name “I’m not asking you to come reverently or unquestioningly; I’m not asking you to be politically correct or cast aside your sense of humor (please God you have one). This isn’t a popularity contest, it’s not the moral Olympics, and it’s not church. But it’s writing, damn it, not washing the car or putting on eyeliner. If you can take it seriously, we can do business. If you can’t or won’t, it’s time for you to close the book and do something else. Wash the car, maybe.” When I read this comment, I felt that the author is threatening someone. It’s true that writing is an integral part of our life, but that doesn’t mean one has the right to insult others while trying to attract them towards writing. How could be he compare writing with that of washing the car o putting on eyeliner? I feel that he has forgotten his manners and is trying to engage others brutally. Reading and writing play an important and major role when it comes to shap...